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Mount Carmel, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,892
Population
1,433/sq mi density
$45,884
Median Income
$30,812 per capita
$88,500
Home Value
$113,335 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,884 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Carmel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4190°N, 87.7698°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wabash County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Mount Carmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.7").